about me
{Pronounced KET-Tuh KA-Vuh-LEER}
Queta Cavalier is a New Orleans-born and based jazz vocalist and vocal coach who
performs throughout the Greater New Orleans area. She is currently under the mentorship of vocalist Quiana Lynell and jazz pianist Dwight Fitch.
Her voice has been compared to a warm embrace, her tone and vibrato will leave you wanting for more. Trained in jazz with a background in classical, musical theatre, and CCM music: Queta brings a reverent yet blended approach to the well-established genre.
She teaches voice & piano through Nola School of Music and her own home studio.
Inspiration & Education
Born into a musical family,
her father - a musician himself -
exposed her to jazz, pop, and
CCM genres. Family car rides and
"living room concerts" consisted of Frank Sinatra, The Carpenters,
Carole King, and Ella Fitzgerald.
Queta studied Vocal Music at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) and went on to receive a B.A. in Music Education: Voice from Mississippi College.
faith & music
My faith and musical journey are closely intertwined.
I remember two prayers:
At twelve, while praying I felt an incredible weight on my spirit, I knew I would sing, regardless of what that looked like, "just sing". God revealed his promise for me in that moment and that promise drives my passion for music.
At fifteen, I remember walking up the steps of NOCCA to my vocal music audition, praying "Lord be with me." I knew God would be with me through my education and equip me for my path.
